La Puerta Azul is a hotel located near the beach, in Santa Marta, Colombia, and offers 6 guest rooms equipped with air conditioning, ceiling fan, flat-screen TV, closet, work desk, and private bathroom with rain shower. The hotel offers internet access, housekeeping service, and accepts credit cards. For an extra charge, registered guests have access to laundry services and transportation service. The hotel accepts pets (fees and restrictions apply). The property is 800 meters (2,625 ft) from Bastidas Boardwalk, a corridor dedicated to Rodrigo de Bastidas, the city founder, and which separates the city from the sea. The hotel is 8 kilometers (5 mi) from Ziruma Hill, a natural park ideal for hiking and enjoying panoramic views of the bay. Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) is 16 kilometers (10 mi) away. ***By law, currency exchange in hotels in Colombia is not permitted. ***There may be mandatory fees determined by the hotel to be paid directly upon check-in or check-out. ***Based on local tax laws, only tourists with a Permiso de Ingreso y Permanencia PIP-3, PIP-5, PIP-6, or PIP-10; or a valid Temporary VISA TP-7, TP-11, or TP-12, are exempted from VAT on accommodation. ***Before your trip, please check with the national government the entry and stay requirements of the country you are visiting. Keep in mind that it is the traveler's responsibility to meet the rules and regulations established by the destination country.